Contents
Abstract i
Acknowledgements iii
Contents v
List of tables ix
List of figures xviii
List of abbreviations xxi
1. Chapter 1 : Thesis Proposal 1
1.1. Background 1
1.2. Aim 1
1.3. Objective . 1
1.4 Scope and Limitations 1
1.5. Methodology 3
2. Chapter 2 : Case studies and Literature synthesis 4
2.1. Case Study 1 : Varanasi Ghats 4
2.2. Case Study 2 : Maheshwar Ghat 7
3. Chapter 3: Introduction to the Site 10
3.1. Location 11
3.2. Akhnoor Town 12
3.3. Transportation 13
3.4. Area of Study . 13
3.5. Evolution of Akhnoor Town 14
3.6. Hydrology Data Chenab River 15
3.7. Akhnoor Demographic Data 17
3.8. Tourist Projection in Jammu and Kashmir 18
3.9. Economic Impact 19
3.10. Tourist Destinations 20
4. Chapter 4 : Site Study Analysis 22
4.1. Site Landmarks 22
4.2. Site Land Price 22
4.3. Inland Waterways 23
4.4. Site Plan 23
4.5. Site Pictures 24
4.6. Contour Map 25
4.7. Storm water Run-off 26
4.8. Existing Built Maps 26
4.9. Activity Zones 30
4.10. Other Landmarks 31
4.11. Site Sections 31
4.12. Urban Form 32
4.13. Site Issues. 32
4.14. Conclusion of Analysis 33
5. Chapter 5 : Vision and Objectives 36
5.1. Vision Statement 36
5.2. Vision Ideas 36
5.3. Objectives 37
6. Chapter 6 : Design Strategies and Ideas 38
6.1. Strategies 38
7. Chapter 7 : Design Proposal 42
7.1. Master Plan 42
7.2. Demonstrations 42
7.3. Proposed Site Sections 49
7.4. Outcome 49
7.5. Views 51
References 54
Appendices 56
A1. List of Additional Drawings 57